What do you consider to be the most famous Army unit?

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There are many historical units and combat tours served, we all have opinions and there is a lot to consider, but lets see what we get from this mixed bag of folks called Rally Point, chime in and vote no matter your service cause we all watch movies and hopefully paid attention in history class.

P.S. related story - while deploying to OEF I in January of 2002 we stopped in Japan where we stayed on a Navy post and the Sailors asked us what unit were we in due to the patch, "the 82nd Airborne?" they asked. Well just because the Screaming Eagle had the Airborne tab they assumed it was the 82nd, but we were proudly Screaming Eagles just the same!

DISCLAIMER: I wish not to influence anyone with my post of the SCREAMING EAGLE, please represent your units and ALL those you believe to be famous with whatever adequate representation you wish. Have an AIR ASSAULT day!

UPDATE: SO many of you have criticized the list, in a survey on RP, there is a limit to the number of responses available, therefore I could not list so may, I am active duty and didn't include a USAR or ARNG unit as I was not so well round in the query. Lots of history and great discussion after 3.5 years since posted. THANK YOU ALL for your continued interest in RP and the discussion!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 11:02 AM

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1-26 Infantry (Blue Spaders) 1st ID. Years and years of doing the same style photo and quite the unit history.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 25 at 2014 11:03 AM

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Special Forces......everyone knows about the the famous "Green Beanies".....

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jun 25 at 2014 11:10 AM

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My vote is a little bias. I think all these units have a great history to them. They all have served with distinction and honor. Saying that one is more famous than another would be really discarding all that history but yet, yes I vote for the 101st. Bastogne!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 11:21 AM

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I think that 'Band of Brothers' skews the vote a little. But the European theater of WWII certainly has been the most storied/revered/talked about in both books and movies.

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made Jun 25 at 2014 1:12 PM

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Everyone that I have ever met outside of the Army knows who the 82nd ABN is, and most of them ask me if I am in the 82nd when I tell them I am airborne qualified. Having said that, the Big Red One is pretty famous. They are so famous, in fact, that they are one of the only units that I have ever heard of that have a movie named specifically after their unit: "The Big Red One" starring Lee Marvin. Can you name any others? All I can think of is "The Green Berets" and "The Fighting Seabees".

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 1:13 PM

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I've had the honor of serving with two of the units in this poll, the 101st ABN and 1st ID. I am obviously biased towards them, and they both have their own unique, long and distinguished history, but I had to vote for the 101st. Their history is truly legendary.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Jun 25 at 2014 1:14 PM

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The 82nd finally got a vote, now for the 10th, maybe the 4th, heck the 3rd? Nice to see folks contribute and share thoughts.

Response by SGT Kevin Adams made Jun 25 at 2014 1:19 PM

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I would have to go with 1st Cav granted all the units that you have listed are outstanding units. Before I joined the army the one that I always knew was 1st Cav.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Jun 25 at 2014 1:41 PM

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I would have to say 10th Mountain, I spent 3 years assigned to this division, and know for a fact that it's history from formation through to today has been one of the most deployed divisions in the Army today. I have a sentimental connection to the 1st Cavalry Division as my father served in Vietnam with the 1st Cav.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 1:49 PM

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101st is the unit I have heard the most about and have been exposed to by the media.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Jun 25 at 2014 1:56 PM

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Does anyone know why the Eagle is screaming?

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jun 25 at 2014 2:33 PM

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"No Mission too Difficult, No Sacrifice too Great - Duty First!!"

Although I am partial to the 3rd ID myself "Rock of the Marne!!"

Response by MSG Martin C. made Jun 25 at 2014 4:04 PM

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It has to be a toss between 101st and 82nd.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 6:02 PM

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The Big Red One!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 7:20 PM

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Although if you are on the slopes in Colorado, I give my vote to the 10th MD cause they have statues and monuments to those guys in the resort areas and everyone asks us if we are part of them.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 7:37 PM

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No one can dispute the history and legendary acts of the members of the 101st.

Response by SGT Jeremy Davis made Jun 25 at 2014 9:12 PM

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this isn't even a question... I mean really who is americas 1st team? who has more hollyword movies??? PSHH remember if you rnt cav you rnt shit!

Response by SSG Robert Blair made Jun 25 at 2014 9:30 PM

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I have to say 101st is most famous with the 82nd as a close second

Response by SFC Lamont Womack made Jun 25 at 2014 9:59 PM

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"1st Team!"

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 10:34 PM

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Although not listed, "The United States Army Drill Sergeant School" is # 1. With "America's First Team" 1st CAV a very close second!

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Jun 26 at 2014 11:54 AM

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For the 1CAV guys and gals out there!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2014 11:58 AM

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In my opinion, this is the most well know unit by military and civilians alike.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2014 6:04 PM

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Eighty Deuce. AATW!

Response by SGT Wayne Woodward made Jun 26 at 2014 6:11 PM

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8th ID

Response by SSG Jim Handy made Jun 27 at 2014 11:30 AM

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I think out of the options you gave, the 101st is probably the most "well known" unit. However, I believe there is a difference between "famous" and "well known". Given our entire history and making ALL units eligible, I would have to say that Custer and his 7th CAV. are probably the most famous, although for all the wrong reasons.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2014 9:20 AM

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America's First Team! Army Strong, CAV Tough!

Response by CMC Robert Young made Jun 28 at 2014 9:33 AM

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All of these have such storied histories. Hard to choose. My dad (God rest him) did tours with both the 101st and 1st Cav so I would probably be partial to one of them.

Response by SPC Ksejdi Duraj made Jun 28 at 2014 12:46 PM

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I vote for my own unit. 5-20th IN BN 3-2 SBCT
Syke's Regulars.

Response by MAJ Alex Hernandez made Jun 28 at 2014 1:39 PM

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Of these five divisions, the 82nd would have to be considered the best. With it's storied history in France during WWI as a straight infantry division and conversion to airborne during WWII there is a combat history of performance unsurpassed by any other. The 101st only came into existence after the success of the 82nd and decimation of the joint US/Canadian 1st Special Service.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2014 11:18 AM

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1-501 PIR

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Jun 30 at 2014 12:46 PM

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The Red Tail Squadron

CW5 Baker, I understand you may be looking at pure Army units, but I noticed a lot of references to WWi in this thread. Since that was Opened I do have to nominate the members of the United States Army Air Corps Tuskegee Airmen (aka The Red Tail Squadron) who formed the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group.

At the last reunion for USS Anzio, we met and were inspired to talk to a few of the surviving pilots of this group. The movie did not do justice to what they did for our county and the battles they fought in the air and within the Army itself.

Perhaps not as famous as other Units, but surely worth mentioning.

Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made Jul 1 at 2014 1:53 PM

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What, no 7th Calvary!!!! Shame on you.... That is the most famous unit of all. Especially because of Gen. George Armstrong Custer.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2014 5:07 PM

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Not to insinuate that the fame is undeserved, but I think that a lot of the fame outside the military is due to the litany of books and movies focusing on WWII in the last 10 - 15 years (e.g. Band of Brothers)

Response by SSG John Bacon made Jul 22 at 2014 4:09 PM

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101st all the way!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2014 4:18 PM

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From the list, I'm between 101st and 82nd. Never served in those units but have lots of friends in both units. But I would have to go with the unit I'm currently serving with (even though they weren't around during WWI or WWII) 3rd SFG(A).

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Jul 25 at 2014 11:24 AM

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Personally, all units, even the not so famous ones, are great units in their own special way. That being said, I feel that it was the Minutemen that gets the most fame because without them, there would be no US Army!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2014 11:59 AM

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Every unit on this list has a great decorated history. Screaming Eagles of 101st with their "Rendezvous with Destiny" the All Americans of the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Cav and the Big Red One of 1st ID, and the 10th Mountain Division. We are also forgetting the Rock of the Marne (3rd ID) among others. by history alone 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry is really decorated and very unknown. I was stationed within SF groups. All I ever heard about was 5th SFG (A). I figured with their respectable history and noteworthy accolades culminating to a movie starring John Wayne in it, I feel it's pretty awesome. The "Quiet Professionals".

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 12:10 AM

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This is a tough one. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd ID, 1st CAV, 82nd & 101st, 1st & 3rd Armor have all had exposure thanks to Hollywood and their storied involvements in our major 20th century conflicts.

In our current conflicts, 10th Mountain has had a lot of exposure because of their multiple deployments to both theaters as well as their involvement in Somalia.

It's really difficult to pick just one because they've all had their time in the spotlight... Then you've got the poor 4th, 24th, and 25th IDs... I don't know that anyone who hasn't served a minute in the military would recognize though.. Is the 24th still active or was it deactivated? lol

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 1:46 PM

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Audie Murphy would request 3ID please be on this list

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Nov 22 at 2014 3:08 PM

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Of all the ones listed they all are famous and respected in there own right. I choose the 82nd because it is the unit my brother served in.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 22 at 2014 3:27 PM

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I hope this thread creates some good "discussions" about which one is best. There are so many great units to choose from.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 22 at 2014 3:51 PM

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I voted for the 101st, since I deployed with them. Actually, I would vote for the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) or more widely known as the 'Merrill's Marauders'. This unit is the only unit in the history of the Army where all members received a Bronze Star. Our very own Rangers roots come from this unit.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 4:44 PM

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The 10th Cav certainly has it's place in history.

Response by 1SG Nick Baker made Nov 22 at 2014 4:50 PM

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The Big Red One, in WW1 the 5th Marines were attached.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 6:49 PM

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The All American Division! Because doing 101 pushups is hard . . . .

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 9:46 PM

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Graet topic !

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 10:01 PM

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101st in my book, it was the first unit I learned as a kid.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 6:31 AM

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2nd ID, second to none! Indian heads lead the way!

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Nov 23 at 2014 11:29 AM

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None of the above. Although each of the choices listed have long and distinguished records, I don't believe that any group (other than their own alumni) would agree that any one of them is the most "famous".

Fame implies celebrity or notoriety. For that reason, I would speculate that most would think of the 7th Cavalry although, to be honest, their fame may be based on their less distinguished service as well as their performance in better times. Then again, Hollywood may have influenced their notoriety more than any other factor.

Now, if you had asked which was the "best" unit, I would simply stand aside and watch the fight...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 1:43 PM

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The 173rd Airborne Brigade History

The 173rd Airborne Brigade was constituted in 1917 as an infantry brigade and deployed to France in 1918 as part of the 87th Division. Returning to the United States the brigade was demobilized in 1919.

Redesignated as the 87th Reconnaissance Troop, it fought in three European campaigns. Although not part of the Brigade in World War II, the history of the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment is significant to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, comprising half of its current fighting strength. The 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment was formed in 1941 at Ft Bragg. They jumped into New Guinea, in September 1943 as part of the first successful airborne combat jump in the Pacific Theater. On 16 February 1945 they jumped onto the island of Corregidor where they earned the Presidential Unit Citation.

The 173rd Infantry Brigade was activated on Okinawa in 1963 as the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Sep). The unit earned the nickname “Tien Bien” or “Sky Soldiers,” from the Nationalist Chinese paratroopers.

In 1965, the Brigade became the first major unit of the United States Army to serve in Vietnam. They conducted the only combat parachute jump of the war in February 1967. During more than six years of continuous combat, the brigade earned 14 campaign streamers and four unit citations. Sky Soldiers serving in Vietnam earned 13 Medals of Honor. The brigade was deactivated in 1972.

Reactivated in June 2000, the brigade conducted numerous deployments across Europe. On 26 March 2003, the 173rd added to its distinguished history when nearly 1,000 Sky Soldiers parachuted into Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I. During the operation one Sky Soldier was awarded the Silver Star.

In 2005, the 173rd deployed to Afghanistan along the contentious Pakistan border in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) VI. Five Sky Soldiers were awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in battle.

Upon returning to Italy in 2006, the brigade transformed into the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. In the spring of 2007, the 173rd ABCT executed an extended deployment to eastern Afghanistan in support of OEF VIII where Soldiers exhibited incredible bravery earning one Medal of Honor, one Distinguished Service Cross, and 32 Silver Stars.

In 2009, the brigade returned to Afghanistan for a third time in support of Operation Enduring Freedom X continuing its proud tradition of selfless service, while executing a difficult build mission south of Kabul.

In 2012, the brigade returned to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom XIII returning to Logar and Wardak Provinces where they executed the difficult task of reducing the footprint of the Brigade while continuing to train their Afghan counterparts.

Upon returning to Italy in 2013, the Brigade was redesignated as the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne). Today, Sky Soldiers continue the distinction of honored service dating back to World War I and proudly represent the Airborne fighting spirit wherever they serve.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 23 at 2014 11:51 PM

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28th ID needs their due as well. There is a little known movie HBO put out called "When Trumpets Fade" that did a good job showing what these valiant troops had to endure during their battle in the Hurtgen Forest. It was largely forgotten because the 101st was serving their time in hell fighting in Bastogne. The military capitalized on the "big win" and it did not a big media focus. As a kid from Philly, I owe it to my state to share this whenever I can.

http://pa.ng.mil/ARNG/28ID/Pages/default.aspx

Response by SPC Richard White made Nov 24 at 2014 4:17 AM

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I think the 90th Infantry Division should have been included in this vote.The Tough Hombres are famous

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Nov 24 at 2014 6:50 AM

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As a non-Army SM, of the choices listed, for me it would be between 82nd and Big Red One....doesn't make it right or real, just the two that I hear the most, followed by 10th Mountain, 101st and 1st Cav.

All are historical units.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 9:56 AM

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I would have to say that in the public, of Regular Army units, the 101 is the best known. Rangers and Special Forces have certainly gotten their share of publicity. In my home state of Wisconsin, the 32nd Infantry Division is quite well known, with Highway 32 being marked with a red arrow in honor of the division. The 32nd is now a BCT, but kept the Red Arrow signifying that the 32nd broke through every German line of defense they attacked during WWI. The Red Arrow also holds the record for an Army division with the most continuous days of combat at 654, a record set during WWII.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/32nd_Infantry_Division_%28United_States%29

The recent history part of the article is rather sketchy, but the rest of it is pretty accurate.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 10:31 AM

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CW5 Sam R. Baker This list will surely be long and distinguished. But in replying directly to the question, I would say the most famous would be the 101st. I say this for several reasons: 1. Defense of Bastongne during the Battle of the Bulge 2. D-Day jump into Normandy 3. Easy Compnay, 506th Abn Inf / Band of Brothers HBO Mini-Series.

Different War and different eras would will bring different answers from all around. My personal and biasd choice would be the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. However to stick to the question...101st Airborne.

I am proud to say that I also was proud Screaming Eagle while assigned to Ft. Campbell at one time during my Army Career.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 24 at 2014 10:36 AM

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When the President called for a heavy armored cavalry regiment, his choice was obvious.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 10:37 AM

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I'm a bit partial to my first assignment and especially proud to have worn that Divisions combat patch from my time in Somalia.

"CLIMB TO GLORY"

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Nov 24 at 2014 11:14 AM

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CW5 Sam R. Baker Chief, of the listed, I would have to select 1CD based on the linage and history back to the Massacre at Little Big Horn with LTC Custer (yes I know he was a General during the civil war, but at the time of death he was a LTC) and 1st BN 7th CAV.

However, from a personal standpoint the 141st Infantry Regiment which was established as the "Texas Regiment" on 18 FEB 1823 and traces their linage to the battle of the Alamo, would be my first choice. 1st BN 141st Infantry was also the "Lost Battalion" during the battle of Vosages in World War 2 and had a well respected German General Officer, Heinz Guderian, to refer to the 141st Infantry Regiment as the second best infantry unit in the American military he encountered during World War 2. Additionally, comic book aficionados should remember the legendary character SGT Rock was originally presented as a member of the Lost Battalion.

Response by SSG John Erny made Nov 24 at 2014 11:57 AM

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The 82nd is America's Guard of Honor, any where in the world in 18 hours. When the President call 911 The 82nd Answers. No other Major Military unit can do that.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 1:43 PM

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Currahee!

Sorry just re-watched Band of Brothers :)

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 3:30 PM

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All of these are really so iconic. But what about the 7th Cav?

Response by SGT James Hastings made Nov 24 at 2014 7:24 PM

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I'm not sure how far they go back but they have a long and good history as far as I'm aware. I was going to say the Army of the Potomac (I believe it was but I'm not sure) under General Washington. They marched in the snow, some lacking soles on their boots. A lot of people in all branches of the service have fought under difficult situations and I salute them all!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 25 at 2014 2:34 AM

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Every unit that wears one of these.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 4:16 PM

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Overall, I would say it's the 101st, due to their history, accomplishments, and awards. They also gained a huge amount of recognition because of Band of Brothers. However, I would throw the 173rd into the conversation, at least in the modern age, for one (or really 3) reason: 3 recent living MoH recipients have all come from the 173rd, from the same Bn (2-503rd), from the same deployment (the 2007-2008 tour, a deployment I am proud to say I was a part of; in fact, SGT Pitts and I used to bash each other about the Patriots vs Cowboys on the OP at COP Bella.) That's a hell of a legacy to stand on.

Response by MAJ Alex Hernandez made Nov 26 at 2014 12:59 PM

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I have to go with the 1st Cav.

Response by CPL James H. Clarke made Nov 26 at 2014 2:45 PM

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As an infantryman I will always be proud to have served first with the Berlin Brigade as well as the 101st. To serve in Berlin was a great experience that only one that has can understand. I was in Berlin when the wall came down but my time with the 101st. Airborne Air Assault Division in Desert Shield/ Desert Storm is my pride. Screaming Eagle I say, carry On!!!!!

Response by SPC Tom Maddox made Nov 26 at 2014 3:47 PM

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Obviously I have to cast my vote for 10th Mountain Division

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 26 at 2014 4:12 PM

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Company E, 2nd Bn, 506 PIR, 101st Division. No other army unit can claim the same fame.

Response by SGT Mark Sullivan made Nov 27 at 2014 1:13 AM

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101st has been the most celebrated because of it's actions during D-Day and at Bastogne

Response by 1SG Eric Rice made Nov 27 at 2014 8:32 AM

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Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 7:58 PM

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75th Ranger Regiment

Response by COL Terry Schooler made Dec 1 at 2014 7:58 AM

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Air Assault!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2014 11:02 AM

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Proud to have served with the 101st in the 90's. But I can't help but think of the Tuskegee Airman of the 332nd Fighter Group. I don't think any other unit can boast about their success in combat and fear from the enemy than this group.

Response by SPC Daniel DeSantis made Dec 1 at 2014 3:43 PM

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I take pride in knowing I was apart of the 101st for as long as I was. I loved every bit of it and if I did choose to go back in the service after college than I'd go back to Ft. Campbell.

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Dec 1 at 2014 9:27 PM

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As much as it kills me to say this, I'd have to say most people will probably recognise the 82nd more times than any other, by name. Probably on par with 101st.

Response by SGT Rik Thibodeau made Feb 14 at 2015 8:40 AM

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If the question is what's the most famous unit, I think it's probably the 82nd. I think if you asked the average person on the street who knows little to nothing about military units to name one, my guess is that the 82nd would be the one that most people have heard of (unless of course they've seen BoB). My first assignment was the 1 ID (Hell, I still remember most of the BRO Creed) and the rest of my career was spent in Vicenza Italy with SETAF/USARAF working closely with the 173rd so those units will always have a special place in my heart but if we're picking the most "famous" unit, I'd say the 82nd. Just my opinion.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2015 11:15 AM

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The listed organizations aren't units while the question is asking for the most famous Army unit.

Now, is it the most famous in the Army or in public? In the Army, I think it is TRADOC. Everybody has to go through this command at least once. And many of us have developed a distinct opinion for it.

In public, I think it is USAREC. Do I really have to explain how far reach they are in the civilian world?

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Feb 14 at 2015 11:31 AM

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I'm proud to be a Veteran of the 101st Airborne! Being there gave me the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best Soldiers and leaders the Army has!

"Air Assault!"

Response by SFC Walt Littleton made Feb 14 at 2015 11:42 AM

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101st by far ! My time there taught me about how to truly be a soldier, patriot and a leader. I learned and lived the the history and what it means about the Brother/Sisterhood of the Division. "AIR ASSUALT SIR"

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2015 11:50 AM

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101 baby! Served 2 combat tours with them...

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Feb 14 at 2015 12:15 PM

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"Nuts!"

'Nuf said.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 14 at 2015 12:47 PM

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In my opinion all of the above mention division are famous each have their many reasons and I could not limit one over the other. I have not served in any of the divisions.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2015 3:37 PM

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Any Army unit I was in. Damn famous. Hard to pick, I had a few.

Everyone knows me right? Anyone?

Man this is awkward.

Response by 1SG Cameron M. Wesson made Feb 14 at 2015 11:44 PM

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I challenge everyone.... The 442nd RCT "Go for Broke".

I served 11 years in the 101st and know the history like the back of my hand... And bother units. Reading about the 442nd.... Its just incredible!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2015 4:22 PM

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Being a former member of both, I go either way, bu t in my opinion the Screaming Eagles 1st, followed closely by the 82nd. Another slightly interesting way of looking at it would be to break it down by conflict (i.e. WWI, WWII, Korean, Viet Nam, Desert Storm, OIF, and OEF. If that were the case for me, I would say WWI-3ID, WWII-101st/82nd, Korea- 3ID(65th IN. Regt), Viet Nam-11th ACR, Desert Storm-24th ID, and would leave the answers for OIF and OEF to those who continued serving after my retirement in 96, but would lean toward the 3ID for OIF.

A great debateable question that could lead the history buffs (serious history buffs) to quoting and throwing some hard and relevent facts backand forth. With my opinion now out there, I'll step back out of the way and out of the firing range fans.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2017 7:24 PM

2017-08-05T19:24:09-04:00

I've served in both the 82nd and 101st, and obviously those two units are the most famous. The 101st is obviously the media darling and gets more press due to WW2 and that is simply undeniable. The 82nd is my personal favorite, but that wasn't the question, so hands down it would be the 101st being the most famous.

The 82nd is viewed more as an "elite" type of conventional force which has just as rich a history as the 101st, but is not as famous due to media coverage of a number of major battles during major conflicts.

Response by SPC Steven Depuy made Aug 8 at 2017 11:16 AM

2017-08-08T11:16:44-04:00

Famous, 7th Cav and Custer, for all the wrong reasons :-)

Response by SPC Greg Burnett made Aug 8 at 2017 11:22 AM

2017-08-08T11:22:41-04:00

4077th M*A*S*H

Response by PFC Cedric Powell made Aug 8 at 2017 11:29 AM

2017-08-08T11:29:57-04:00

Tough choice, there's a few that come to mind. Whether it be TRADOC or TDY or duty station. If I had to pick, I would go with the 75th Rangers.

Response by SSG Joseph Callan made Aug 8 at 2017 11:44 AM

2017-08-08T11:44:32-04:00

I say the 101st, only because of the massive popularity of Band of Brothers. I DO think 3rd ID should be a choice because of Audie Murphy and the Thunder Runs into Baghdad.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2017 11:49 AM

2017-08-08T11:49:00-04:00

1st Infantry Division.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2017 2:03 PM

2017-08-08T14:03:47-04:00

The Screaming Eagles of course. Served with the 1BN 320th FAR in Desert Storm

Response by SSG Brent Reck made Aug 8 at 2017 2:19 PM

2017-08-08T14:19:19-04:00

82 airborne

Response by CPL Christopher Murray made Aug 8 at 2017 2:38 PM

2017-08-08T14:38:28-04:00

2nd Cav! Way more storied unit!

Response by Sgt Wayne Wienke made Aug 8 at 2017 4:32 PM

2017-08-08T16:32:25-04:00

5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), Merrill's Mauraders

Response by SP5 Hank Vandenburgh PhD made Aug 8 at 2017 10:43 PM

2017-08-08T22:43:42-04:00

USAREUR Technical Intelligence Center in the late 60s. Someone had pulled a giant hustle, and the unit had about ten sergeants major. It was odd because the TD sub-detachments (that made up the organizations) were headed by Captains.

Response by PO3 Richard King made Aug 8 at 2017 11:28 PM

2017-08-08T23:28:03-04:00

Why is it always Army and Marines in Rally Point? Its getting old reading about the two jerking each other and poinding chests afterwards.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2017 11:32 PM

2017-08-08T23:32:33-04:00

Why only five choices?

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Aug 9 at 2017 9:03 AM

2017-08-09T09:03:50-04:00

Band of Brothers made them very famous. I'd bet it would be the number one unit that civilians could name.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2017 9:56 AM

2017-08-09T09:56:54-04:00

Including civilians opinions because of Band of Brothers it's safe to say the 101st Airborne. An almost forgotten part in US Army history at large is the 100th Battalion 442nd Infantry regiment the only former segregated unit still active all Japanese, Korean or Chinese Americans. Known as the purple heart BATTALION.

Response by SSG Richard Reilly made Aug 9 at 2017 4:02 PM

2017-08-09T16:02:16-04:00

Well that doesn't give a nice option. Taking that 3rd ID uniforms are used every movie and TV show now....just saying Rock of the Marne!

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Aug 10 at 2017 12:03 PM

2017-08-10T12:03:30-04:00

34th Infantry Division during WWII

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2017 4:40 PM

2017-08-10T16:40:56-04:00

SKY Soldiers

Response by MAJ Albert McCaig made Aug 11 at 2017 3:34 PM

2017-08-11T15:34:55-04:00

Among Army soldiers I think the 1st Cav. Among the military in general, probably the 101st.

Response by SGT Andrew Schmidt made Dec 27 at 2017 12:47 PM

2017-12-27T12:47:49-05:00

654 days of continuous combat with the enemy. Not a division anymore and now a national guard brigade but during World War II, the 32nd was credited with many "firsts". It was the first United States division to deploy as an entire unit overseas and among the first[3] of seven U.S. Army and U.S. Marine units to engage in offensive ground combat operations during 1942. The division was among the first divisions to engage the enemy and were still fighting holdouts after the official Japanese surrender. The 32nd logged a total of 654 days of combat during World War II, more than any other United States Army division.

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Dec 27 at 2017 1:19 PM

2017-12-27T13:19:05-05:00

I admit I'm biased toward the 82nd Airborne, but I confess that the 101st Airborne of WWII fame leads the pack. The 1st Infantry is close behind the 82nd (my opinion). The 2nd Infantry of Korea fame must be admitted too. Then, in the Vietnam era, we list our Special Forces and the 1st Cavalry.
As I recall, the 101st is more Air Assault, leaving a brigade of Airborne filled slots. (Correct me if I'm wrong about that.)
It's much like framing the list of the most popular Indian leaders: First, was Sitting Bull, next, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, Cochise, Red Cloud, and others. In true to form, Geronimo ranks as the Airborne's favorite, all because of a certain PFC that yelled his name in WWII as he exited the aircraft in a combat jump.

Response by MSG Dale Lee made Dec 27 at 2017 7:07 PM

2017-12-27T19:07:59-05:00

I've never been airborne, straight leg till I went sapper. Been in or affiliated with most though except airborne. 1st CAV, 3rd Inf (TOG), 10th mountain, 25th ID, 1st AR, and I would have to say the 101st is pretty famous. Just my perspective

Response by SSG Joseph VanDyck made Dec 27 at 2017 7:57 PM

2017-12-27T19:57:42-05:00

I was 82nd Abn Div 1991 to 1995(LRS and 3/505th). One of my combat patches is 101st. I despise my BR1. I usually wear the Black Horse aka 11th ACR from my first tour up in Nineveh 2004-2005.

Response by SSG Joseph VanDyck made Dec 27 at 2017 8:00 PM

2017-12-27T20:00:55-05:00

Just saying...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2017 8:43 PM

2017-12-28T20:43:13-05:00

I think if we look at this from a civilian standpoint it’d be more clear. The Big Red One has been featured in every WW2 call of duty, Medal of Honor etc. they even made a call of duty: big red one.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2017 9:56 PM

2017-12-28T21:56:44-05:00

Some civilian would say Seal Team 6

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2017 10:12 PM

2017-12-28T22:12:12-05:00

I asked a simple question: When was the last time a movie was made about unit X? Correct me if I am wrong, but more films are made about the 101st Airborne Division than any other Army unit. The Screaming Eagle, along with the Special Forces patch, is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Army. That will be my answer concerning the original question, anything else, achievement, which one came first, the oldest, etc, it is irrelevant to the question asked.

Response by SFC Mark Biggs made Dec 29 at 2017 10:46 AM

2017-12-29T10:46:36-05:00

There are many great Army units. I have served in some of them. But I think that ultimately, the greatest unit in the Army was your Basic Training company. Without that unit, without our drill sergeants, none of us would have ever been qualified to join another great Army unit.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Dec 29 at 2017 10:57 AM

2017-12-29T10:57:24-05:00

Of the choices available, I selected the 82nd Abn because they are the unit I'm most familiar with. As a C-130 pilot, I spent quite a lot of time TDY to Pope AFB/Ft Bragg, NC. Consequently, I worked with Soldiers form the XVIII ABC and 82nd Airborne many times. I also visited the museums at Ft Bragg and was impressed with the Airborne's battle history. Finally, one of my ex-son-in-laws and father of a grandson, was in the 82nd during DESERT STORM.

Response by SPC Nathaniel Begay made Dec 29 at 2017 6:46 PM

2017-12-29T18:46:01-05:00

10th mtn

Response by CPL Kiernan Smith made Dec 29 at 2017 8:30 PM

2017-12-29T20:30:35-05:00

7th ID

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2017 8:54 PM

2017-12-29T20:54:29-05:00

What unit conducts airborne operations to this day? Still Airborne, still exiting paratroopers from aircraft, still All American! We can gladly say we provide our country with an entire division that can jump. H-Minus, Airborne the Way!

Response by SGT Greg Miller made Dec 30 at 2017 2:03 PM

2017-12-30T14:03:14-05:00

2nd Cav

Response by SFC Mark Russell made Dec 30 at 2017 8:46 PM

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Response by SSG David Palomarez made Dec 31 at 2017 12:45 AM

2017-12-31T00:45:11-05:00

2ID should be on the list

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 8:47 AM

2017-12-31T08:47:33-05:00

Seeing this is a military page you're only going to get people to vote for their unit, if you ask civilians they would most likely vote for the Seals or Green Berets due to the fact of their attention in movies and the media.

Response by SFC Wayne Theilen made Dec 31 at 2017 10:35 AM

2017-12-31T10:35:59-05:00

I’m a Cav soldier. All of the units kicked ass in the zone.

Response by SFC Robert Adams made Dec 31 at 2017 3:27 PM

2017-12-31T15:27:39-05:00

2nd Infantry Division

Response by SGT Philip Keys made Dec 31 at 2017 8:54 PM

2017-12-31T20:54:04-05:00

All super famous units but most civilians have probably heard more about the 101st and 82nd. God bless all of the military folks serving this great nation.

Response by SGT Floyd Shown made Jan 1 at 2018 5:22 PM

2018-01-01T17:22:24-05:00

As a former member of 1st SOCOM, we are neglected by many due to our size (certain sub units having their own patch). I also believe the 101 should have the airborne tab replaced by air assault. They are no longer an airborne unit. But the unit that IMHO should be much more famous but has been forgotten by history is the MOST decorated unit of WWII. The fighting 99th. The Nisei (Japanese Americans) kicked some serious ass but we’re mostly hidden from the public because of racism. I suggest everyone check out the movie “Go For Broke” with Van Johnson (not the Michael Keaton comedy).

Actually, what unit is most famous has a lot to do with where you are from or what part of the world you are in. I grew up in middle TN so the 101 was the unit I knew best. Go to the east coast and it’s the 82nd, west coast claims the 7th ID. Different parts of the world had different units operating there so they remember the units that affected their history. Ultimately, it is entirely irrelevant. It doesn’t matter if you are a cook, clerk or a door kicker. It doesn’t matter if you were in the 82nd, 101st, SOCOM or Coscom. Each and every one of us should be proud of having served because it takes each and every one of us for victory. That includes all the other branches as well.

Response by CPT Robert Bretherick made Jan 1 at 2018 5:25 PM

2018-01-01T17:25:20-05:00

I served with the 1st Cav and we didn't take a back seat to any division. We were the first full Division in country. Check your history.

Response by SSG Eric Walsh made Jan 1 at 2018 5:31 PM

2018-01-01T17:31:07-05:00

3ID

Response by SPC James Hitchens made Jan 1 at 2018 8:07 PM

2018-01-01T20:07:02-05:00

AIR ASAULLLLLLLLLLT!

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2018 10:52 PM

2018-01-01T22:52:34-05:00

75 Ranger Regiment

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 1 at 2018 11:00 PM

2018-01-01T23:00:08-05:00

A Company, 2nd Battalion, 618th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 18th Infantry Division (Mechanized), at Fort McGee!

Response by Sgt Raymond Mirabile made Jan 1 at 2018 11:46 PM

2018-01-01T23:46:12-05:00

I a Marine Vet. Marines worked with the 82nd a lot on operations. Nam Hue and Fallujah But the most famous IMHO is the 101st. Even in Nam.Hamburger Hill.

Response by 1SG Rob Smith made Jan 2 at 2018 6:50 AM

2018-01-02T06:50:44-05:00

The 442 regiment
Check your history

Response by SGT Siebenhausen Paul made Jan 2 at 2018 9:39 AM

2018-01-02T09:39:31-05:00

4th ID?

Response by COL George Smith made Jan 2 at 2018 12:55 PM

2018-01-02T12:55:34-05:00

2nd Armored Division. He'll on Wheels!

Response by SGT Jason Mouret made Jan 2 at 2018 1:49 PM

2018-01-02T13:49:00-05:00

91st Engineers 1st Cav Div First on Omaha

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 1:52 PM

2018-01-02T13:52:13-05:00

82nd Field Hospital; 328th CSH; 58th CEC, SPT SQDN, 11th ACR; A nd B Co LRMC; HHD, 530th MP BN; 200th Medical Detachment (PM). Why? Because those were my units. Not that I'm biased or anything.

Response by SGT Michael Szachnitowskik1035 made Jan 2 at 2018 5:28 PM

2018-01-02T17:28:07-05:00

They are all famous units where you liked them or hated them we are all soldiers nonetheless my unit the 101st airborne division air assault

Response by SPC Joshua Brumley made Jan 2 at 2018 8:23 PM

2018-01-02T20:23:43-05:00

101st was my first post after AIT and hold a special place in my heart. :)

Response by SSG Max Goodman made Jan 3 at 2018 8:36 AM

2018-01-03T08:36:32-05:00

i served in both 101st and 10TH Mtn

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 10:57 AM

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Response by SPC Michael Dehn made Jan 3 at 2018 1:02 PM

2018-01-03T13:02:56-05:00

I have to claim bias. I was stationed at Fort Bragg. Not with the 82nd, but 35th signal brigade.

Spent time at Fort Campbell though. The thing I remember were pawn shops, liquor stores, tattoo parlors, and topless bars. That's it. At least Fort Bragg had other stuff to do. Plus it was close to Myrtle beach.

In no way am I putting down Fort Campbell. It just wasn't for me.

Response by SFC Darwin Thomad made Jan 3 at 2018 2:01 PM

2018-01-03T14:01:56-05:00

They have all shed thier share of blood for
This country. I was always belittling pilots until A10s saved our bacon, now I'm proud to call them brothers.

Response by SPC Burke Easter made Jan 3 at 2018 6:34 PM

2018-01-03T18:34:23-05:00

101st is probably one of the most high profile Divisions, and so most famous, although there many regular straight leg Divisions with prestigious and great histories that just don't get the same attention. Growing up I knew of the 101st and 82nd, the 25th and 1st, and that was about it. I also knew the Ranger Tab, and one of the SF shoulder patch, but which one I am not sure. I could have told you nothing about Marine Divisions but only that they had the Globe and Anchor. I couldn't have told you anything about any Navy or Air Force shoulder patch. Still can't tell you anything about AF patches, I know there is something called MAC and SAC.

Response by SSG Kevin Peterson made Jan 3 at 2018 7:07 PM

2018-01-03T19:07:39-05:00

32nd The Red Arrow

Response by Brennan Adkins made Jan 3 at 2018 8:21 PM

2018-01-03T20:21:28-05:00

75th Ranger regt.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 9:47 AM

2018-01-04T09:47:24-05:00

Air Assault!!!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 3:36 PM

2018-01-04T15:36:39-05:00

Honestly... I'm a huge 29th ID fan. Beach landing on DDay. That says enough. But all units have some extraordinary accomplishments. Screaming eagles, 82nd, I mean the list just goes on.

Response by SPC Keith Crabb made Jan 4 at 2018 5:01 PM

2018-01-04T17:01:37-05:00

Would say that to best answer the question would be to know "Famous" for what reason?

2/200th Coast Artillery. Most might know the historical event that involved this unit but didn't know the unit.

Response by LCpl Leslie Eiklor made Jan 4 at 2018 6:10 PM

2018-01-04T18:10:33-05:00

I sorta thought the 7 cav what with Custer's last stand made them pretty fsmous

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 6:46 PM

2018-01-04T18:46:20-05:00

⛩

Response by SGT Chester Beedle made Jan 4 at 2018 9:49 PM

2018-01-04T21:49:07-05:00

Generic "Green berets," "Delta Force," and SEALS. Maybe the entire Marine Corps..all because.of movies and TV. Then the 101st for the same reason. More .movies with the 101st in recent times. Many younger people haven't seen a lot of the ww2 movies and Vietnam movies are their classics, along with "Band of Brothers," as that's relatively recent.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2018 7:24 AM

2018-01-05T07:24:42-05:00

i would have to go 1st CAV because, after all, IF YOU AINT CAV

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2018 9:31 PM

2018-01-05T21:31:20-05:00

We mention those units that undoubtedly have earned the respect and renoun they deserve. But other divisions deserve recognition they don't often receive. My Grandfather's and mine as well though, I'm no where near the soldier he or our brothers were, in WWI and WWII. Some may have heard of it, some may know the unit patch , but how many know the hell they went through in the Pacific. Please brothers and sisters, that are not of this unit. Look into the history of the 32nd Div. The Red Arrow.

Response by SPC David Glines made Jan 5 at 2018 11:04 PM

2018-01-05T23:04:08-05:00

I still say the 10th Mtn for active division and the 42nd INF Division or as it's also known the famous Rainbow Division

Response by CPL William Roberts made Jan 6 at 2018 8:32 AM

2018-01-06T08:32:43-05:00

9th ID

Response by Cpl Dan A. made Jan 6 at 2018 4:03 PM

2018-01-06T16:03:25-05:00

I don't see CAG, so...

Response by SSgt Christina N Grant made Jan 6 at 2018 7:06 PM

2018-01-06T19:06:16-05:00

Curahee!!!!

Response by SSG Gary Bates made Jan 7 at 2018 12:20 AM

2018-01-07T00:20:35-05:00

I think the 1-69 Infantry regiment.
( The fighting 69th) NY National Guard.
Since 1846 to present. 6 Medal of honest
The f
Founder of the CIA Col. Well, Bill Donovan.An much Mich more.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2018 10:28 AM

2018-01-07T10:28:35-05:00

I did not see my former unit represented, but the 2nd Cavalry Regiment is the oldest continuously serving unit in the Army. It has never been deactivated since it’s inception in 1836 and has more battle streamers than pretty much any other unit (it may have the most, but I would have to look it up).

Response by SPC Donnie Dillow Sr. made Jan 7 at 2018 11:22 AM

2018-01-07T11:22:02-05:00

1st CAV

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2018 11:56 AM

2018-01-07T11:56:22-05:00

Air Assault... either you are or you aren’t, no one cares why!

Response by Sgt Richard Sprague made Jan 7 at 2018 12:09 PM

2018-01-07T12:09:43-05:00

Of all the bronze stars every unit member recieved, where they Bronze Stars with Valor, or for sitting behind a desk. Our unit gave out Bronze Stars to the Company Commander, First Sergeant, Platoon Sergeants, and others who never left the FOB. Where they all Bronze Stars related actions related for Valor against the enemy, or for just doing your job as a leader?

Response by SSG Paul Newman made Jan 7 at 2018 1:39 PM

2018-01-07T13:39:17-05:00

Depends on the era. Tropic Lightning (25th Infantry) has reputation as most decorated in Korea and Vietnam.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2018 1:59 PM

2018-01-07T13:59:21-05:00

28th ID The Bloody Bucket. America’s Oldest Division

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2018 8:04 PM

2018-01-07T20:04:10-05:00

First ever stryker brigade, 3rd BDE 2nd ID, yes I'm very bias!

Response by LTC John Griscom made Jan 7 at 2018 9:40 PM

2018-01-07T21:40:16-05:00

My choice would be 3rd Army.

Response by SFC James Lightfoot made Jan 8 at 2018 11:21 AM

2018-01-08T11:21:28-05:00

11 ACR

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2018 11:57 AM

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3rd ID, Rock of the Marne

Response by SGT Bryant Pitre Lavalais made Jan 8 at 2018 11:57 AM

2018-01-08T11:57:39-05:00

2AD

Response by SSG Bk Woods made Jan 8 at 2018 1:42 PM

2018-01-08T13:42:21-05:00

45th Inf.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2018 3:38 PM

2018-01-08T15:38:36-05:00

69th Infantry aka the fighting 69th, a nickname given by one of the greatest if not the greatest generals to ever come out of West Point. General Robert E Lee. That's right this unit has been around since before the civil war, and is still around. History is a wonderful thing

Response by SSG Ralph Richwine made Jan 8 at 2018 6:07 PM

2018-01-08T18:07:46-05:00

2 ACR or now the 2 Cav Regiment.SBCT

Response by SGT Jacob Mansfield made Jan 8 at 2018 6:25 PM

2018-01-08T18:25:37-05:00

Why isn't the 25th in this voting group?

Response by Sgt Steve Nancarrow made Jan 8 at 2018 7:39 PM

2018-01-08T19:39:02-05:00

Growing up with half my family Air Force and the other half Army, i would say the 101st, 82nd, and 10th mountain are flat out legendary. The Big Red 1 is a great unit in their own right. Though being a history snob, I would say that the Screaming Eagles are probably the better known off the cuff. Though i doubt any adversary longs to meet any of the units in an open war.

Response by Chris Petri made Jan 8 at 2018 8:33 PM

2018-01-08T20:33:45-05:00

My uncle was in Vietnam in 1969-70

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2018 8:43 PM

2018-01-08T20:43:21-05:00

1-509th Geronimo hailing from Atropia.

Response by SGT Randall Smith made Jan 8 at 2018 8:46 PM

2018-01-08T20:46:26-05:00

Clusters 7th Calvary. Even those never in the service have heard of them.

Response by SGT Steven Mott made Jan 8 at 2018 9:02 PM

2018-01-08T21:02:58-05:00

1St Armor Division

Response by SFC Stephen Pointer made Jan 8 at 2018 9:52 PM

2018-01-08T21:52:08-05:00

FORSCOM

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2018 10:21 PM

2018-01-08T22:21:49-05:00

34th?

Response by SGT Mark Halmrast made Jan 8 at 2018 11:39 PM

2018-01-08T23:39:46-05:00

82nd.
Pershing's Own.
All-American.
And still...Airborne!

Response by CW5 Randall Hirsch made Jan 9 at 2018 7:37 AM

2018-01-09T07:37:40-05:00

7th Cav.

Response by Dylan Broughton made Jan 9 at 2018 8:22 AM

2018-01-09T08:22:15-05:00

Puking chickens!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2018 10:49 AM

2018-01-09T10:49:42-05:00

173rd

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2018 11:31 AM

2018-01-09T11:31:35-05:00

It's a solid tie between the 1st Infantry, and the 82 and 101st.

Response by SGT Michael Dodd made Jan 9 at 2018 12:17 PM

2018-01-09T12:17:16-05:00

Can I request the addition of the 173rd...AATW

Response by SPC Rick LaBonte made Jan 9 at 2018 2:25 PM

2018-01-09T14:25:10-05:00

Fame is pointless. Every unit does their job. My 3rd Armored was a fantastic unit and among its alumni are Elvis Presley and General Colin Powell who was a Second Leiutenant on my old post, yet 2nd Armored overshadowed it because Patton once commanded it

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2018 3:27 PM

2018-01-09T15:27:43-05:00

Always the big red one. Black lions lead the way.

Response by Cpl Kent Mitchell made Jan 9 at 2018 6:31 PM

2018-01-09T18:31:44-05:00

1st Special Service Force

Response by Cpl Kent Mitchell made Jan 9 at 2018 6:32 PM

2018-01-09T18:32:42-05:00

1st Special Service Force. Truly Badass.

Response by John Kenney made Jan 9 at 2018 6:42 PM

2018-01-09T18:42:19-05:00

My dad was a proud member of the 326 A/B Medical Co of the 101st. Went across Utah Beach on D Day and worked an aid station at Chateaux Colombieres. Waiting for this summer when the Museum reopens.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2018 7:02 PM

2018-01-09T19:02:07-05:00

3rd us army Patton's own

Response by PVT Jeromy Markin made Jan 9 at 2018 7:21 PM

2018-01-09T19:21:59-05:00

Cav. Was around 100 years before yall... Short of the movie "the green berets" when did John Wayne portray airborne anything... that's right he was usually old school "Cav"

Response by CPT Jason White (Ret.) made Jan 9 at 2018 7:29 PM

2018-01-09T19:29:47-05:00

Brave Rifles!

Response by GySgt Joe Tajc made Jan 9 at 2018 10:19 PM

2018-01-09T22:19:40-05:00

Each one of these units has a distinctive and different history from all the others and each is superior in its own way to the others.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2018 10:57 PM

2018-01-09T22:57:59-05:00

Can we put the 173rd airborne brigade and the 3rd infantry division up there. I mean they only have the most medal of honor recipients. Just saying. Lol

Response by SPC Larry Kivi made Jan 10 at 2018 2:00 AM

2018-01-10T02:00:36-05:00

The 1st battalion of the 442 nd if you really want to know.

Response by SGT Benedict Ramos made Jan 10 at 2018 5:21 AM

2018-01-10T05:21:38-05:00

I served in the 82nd Abn., but I had to vote for the 101st Abn because of the legend they created during WWII & Vietnam. The 101st has been celebrated and immortalized in recent years by books, movies, and TV mini series, and the public has been inundated with their exploits. That being said, the most famous does not translate to the most decorated or the most; they are ranked 8th. The 442nd RCT is the the most decorated unit featuring twenty-two Medal of Honor recipients.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2018 7:32 AM

2018-01-10T07:32:17-05:00

34th Infantry Division (Red Bulls) - most combat days of WW2 of all units, Rangers trace there linage through the Red Bull. Most days deployed of modern area until 2008, when 101st said no National Guard Unit is going to hold that title.

Response by COL Brad Welch made Jan 10 at 2018 7:38 AM

2018-01-10T07:38:21-05:00

Ridiculous poll. Like asking a mother to tell her family who is her favorite son or daughter.

Response by SGT Randall Smith made Jan 10 at 2018 10:31 AM

2018-01-10T10:31:53-05:00

Really not a very good question. Every unit will have someone who thinks it was the greaest and best.

Response by MSG Timothy Smith made Jan 10 at 2018 12:23 PM

2018-01-10T12:23:47-05:00

All great units, but there is one here (out of a myriad of units not mentioned) that deserves at least an honorabl mention. The 442nd. Not only did they suffer the most casuilties during WW 2, but they had to prove themselves everyday, being as to their being of Japanese ancestory from Hawaii. Of course, they were not allowed in the Pacific, only in the Atlantic Theater of Operations. As a unit, wouldn't be suprised if they garnered their fair share of awards, either. Go for broke.

Response by Cpl Bill Johnson made Jan 10 at 2018 1:53 PM

2018-01-10T13:53:33-05:00

Patrton's 3rd army

Response by SP6 David A made Jan 10 at 2018 2:58 PM

2018-01-10T14:58:13-05:00

36th ID

Response by SGT Larry Stacey made Jan 10 at 2018 3:26 PM

2018-01-10T15:26:19-05:00

I chose the 101st Airborne div. Because I served with them in 'nam, but I was with the 82nd Airborne for 6 years so I consider them equal in fame.

Response by SSG James Dennis made Jan 10 at 2018 3:59 PM

2018-01-10T15:59:49-05:00

Served with the 101st Pathfinders for 3 years. Best group of NCOs and Officers I've had the pleasure of being surrounded with.

Response by PVT Raul Marquez made Jan 10 at 2018 6:06 PM

2018-01-10T18:06:36-05:00

173rd ABN BDE putting divisions to shame since vietman

Response by COL Greg Lowe made Jan 10 at 2018 8:24 PM

2018-01-10T20:24:32-05:00

My CID District was in direct support of the 101st in the mid ‘80s. MG Burton D. Patrick was the CG and often cited the 101st as the “best and most powerful division in the world”. He was one of two of the best general officers I ever worked for. Air Assault!!!!

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 10 at 2018 11:40 PM

2018-01-10T23:40:16-05:00

IMHO None of the units listed deserve that distinction. The State Militias have been fighting for almost 300 Years prior to the organization of some of these units. Florida National Guard Traces its roots to the St. Augustine that was in 1565, they stormed Fort Caroline in 1580. Army Divisions established in 1917: 1st Infantry Div, 3rd Infantry Div, 4th Infantry Div, 1943 the 10th was established. The Massachusetts Militia & National Guard has been in the following: King Phillips War 1675-1678, A series of Battles called Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Siege of Boston. The War of 1812, Mexican War, American Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Care to compare an active unit with almost 400 years of history, and I didn't even mention call ups for riots, and disasters. So I stand behind my stance that none of these youngsters is even remotely eligible for the title "Most Famous."

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Jan 11 at 2018 3:43 AM

2018-01-11T03:43:23-05:00

Custer’s 7th Cav..

Response by SGT(P) Joe Zitzelberger made Jan 11 at 2018 6:57 AM

2018-01-11T06:57:06-05:00

Poorly worded question, 3rd ID is obviously the most famous, but any of the five options offered would make a good runner-up.

Response by 1SG Doug Slusher made Jan 11 at 2018 4:45 PM

2018-01-11T16:45:41-05:00

Complete history, 1st ID, WWI 82nd, Vietnam thru present. 173rd Hands down

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jan 12 at 2018 12:20 AM

2018-01-12T00:20:38-05:00

Of those listed

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2018 8:58 AM

2018-01-12T08:58:52-05:00

173rd ABCT

Response by SSG Kerry Richardson made Jan 12 at 2018 10:22 AM

2018-01-12T10:22:33-05:00

My unit 82nd Airborne!!! Nuff said

Response by SPC Robert Aiken made Jan 12 at 2018 10:39 AM

2018-01-12T10:39:58-05:00

2nd Infantry Division

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2018 3:29 PM

2018-01-12T15:29:01-05:00

All of the listed units above are all well known units in the army

Response by CPT Tom Fawls made Jan 12 at 2018 9:42 PM

2018-01-12T21:42:36-05:00

What?! No 7th Cav?!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2018 9:47 PM

2018-01-12T21:47:32-05:00

442nd all-nisei, or the Harlem hellfighters. I'd say the 442nd. But I'll vote the screaming eagles.

Response by SSG Thomas Barry made Jan 12 at 2018 10:54 PM

2018-01-12T22:54:45-05:00

7 cav should be listed

Response by PO1 Barbara Matthews made Jan 12 at 2018 11:15 PM

2018-01-12T23:15:57-05:00

I would say 101st but I live about 40 miles from Ft Campbell. My Grandpa was stationed there when he met my Grandma. I heard about them growing up... But my mom was born at Ft Brag hospital. So I also heard about the 82nd.

It's a coin toss... But the short time I was in the National Guard I spent time at Ft Campbell processing off active duty orders after Dessert Storm. After that I switched to the Navy and didn't look back.

I'm biased... I live near Nashville and every so often some knucklehead soldier from Ft Campbell gets in local news.

Response by PO1 Barbara Matthews made Jan 12 at 2018 11:16 PM

2018-01-12T23:16:50-05:00

The Puking Buzzards!

Response by SGT Richard Moschetti made Jan 14 at 2018 12:36 PM

2018-01-14T12:36:54-05:00

11th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP AIRBORNE, 10th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP AIRBORNE

Response by SGT Brian Littrel made Jan 16 at 2018 8:45 AM

2018-01-16T08:45:01-05:00

101ST ABN/AIR ASSUALT the only unit with a Rendezvous with Destiny. Rakkasan!

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2018 4:46 PM

2018-01-16T16:46:07-05:00

Me meeting President Reagan at Fort Campbell. 1983. I was a 101st Airborne Military Policeman. That is me in the helmet liner.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2018 2:45 PM

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1st 201st Field Artillery Battalion is the only one of the original 7 Army units since 1776 to create the United States Army. Oldest still continuously serving unit in the United States Army.

Response by SGT Frank Pritchett made Jan 21 at 2018 9:54 AM

2018-01-21T09:54:04-05:00

The Big Red One is close to my heart not only because I was in the Unit but because my Great Uncle served in the same unit during WWI.

Response by CSM William Payne made Jan 21 at 2018 11:20 PM

2018-01-21T23:20:19-05:00

These are all good for those of us that have served, have been affiliated with or are at least knowledgeable about each of these units. But there is one unit that almost every little school boy or girl learns about regardless if they can’t remember the unit, the 7th Calvary. How many people raised in this country don’t know about Custer’s Last Stand? Gary Owen.

Response by PFC Eric Stosius made Jan 26 at 2018 11:12 PM

2018-01-26T23:12:15-05:00

Custer's 7th cav

Response by SSG Jesse Denton made Jan 27 at 2018 5:13 PM

2018-01-27T17:13:48-05:00

Due to the book and the mini-series the 101st is probably the most famous at this point in time; following the Patton movie the 7th Army may have been; after the Audie Murphy movie the 3rd ID. The public's recognition of military units depends a lot of movies and news.

Response by SSgt Daniel d'Errico made Jan 28 at 2018 4:05 AM

2018-01-28T04:05:45-05:00

Being USAF, this is a real hard one to choose from. Each of the above mentioned divisions have had their share of fame in their life times. And each has a long battle record with the streamers to boot. My father was US ARMY after his time in the Merchant Marines, before WW2. So my vote would be a tie between the 101st and 82d AB.

Response by SGT Abraham Ortiz made Jan 28 at 2018 8:29 AM

2018-01-28T08:29:44-05:00

Have we forgotten about the “The Herd” 173rd Airborne Brigade! The last unit to jump into combat ,Iraq 2003,Vietnam 1967 Operation Junction City. And also 3 living Medal of Honor recipients. 2/503rd Battle Hard!

Response by SGT Abraham Ortiz made Jan 28 at 2018 8:34 AM

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Response by SGT George Duncan made Jan 28 at 2018 2:51 PM

2018-01-28T14:51:56-05:00

7th cav

Response by SGT Eliyahu Rooff made Jan 28 at 2018 11:09 PM

2018-01-28T23:09:03-05:00

I'd have to go with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (Nissi). They had more decorations for valor and Purple Hearts per man than any other unit in history.

Response by SGT Eliyahu Rooff made Jan 28 at 2018 11:12 PM

2018-01-28T23:12:58-05:00

I'd have to go with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (Nissi). They have more decorations for valor and Purple Hearts per man than any unit in history.

Response by FN William Lahman made Feb 2 at 2018 12:35 PM

2018-02-02T12:35:48-05:00

761st Armor

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2018 1:52 AM

2018-02-03T01:52:51-05:00

1st Battalion Grenadiers and Light Infantry, 1776.

Response by SFC Thomas Stonebraker made Feb 4 at 2018 4:27 PM

2018-02-04T16:27:22-05:00

Depends on the theater. Overall the 101st gets it. For RVN service, I would have to vote for the 1st Cav.. Their AO size and difficulty gets them the vote.

Response by PO3 John Wagner made Feb 5 at 2018 10:28 AM

2018-02-05T10:28:26-05:00

No one has the right to rank any unit where men fought and died.

Response by SFC Marcus Belt made Feb 5 at 2018 4:18 PM

2018-02-05T16:18:57-05:00

All-Americans! All the way! Airborne!

The average person doesn't realize that the 101st is a bunch o' Dirty Nasty Legs.

Response by CPT John Keegan made Feb 5 at 2018 11:05 PM

2018-02-05T23:05:45-05:00

Not listed but 160th Special Operations Regt/Bde (Night Stalkers)
NSNQ

Response by SPC Randy Holloway made Feb 10 at 2018 2:52 PM

2018-02-10T14:52:24-05:00

The Old Guard since it's the oldest unit in the Army

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 2:56 PM

2018-02-10T14:56:50-05:00

Easily the 101, since we've had about 101 movies about us.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 3:04 PM

2018-02-10T15:04:50-05:00

There is much confusion in this thread, the question was asked what it the most famous, not your favorite. As in show some patches to civilians and see which ones they know the most. I guarantee if its not the old Ranger diamond, or a Screaming Eagle, they will have no idea - unless they have family in the Army. Figure general population of the country, not just vets or people living near posts.
3rd Infantry Regiment? Who outside of people in the Army know they exist?
3rd ID? People may know who Audie Murphy was (old people) but they won't know his division.
173rd? No. Nobody knows who they are outside of the Army and some of Italy/Germany.
10th Mountain? Unless they got inspired by watching Black Hawk Down to research a unit -no
SF? Not known by a patch, but super famous due to the headgear.

As the poll has shown its the 101, due to a ridiculous amount of movies. That's how general public know units - movies. SEALs, 101, SF, is pretty much it when it comes to what people know of the military.

Response by SSG Eddye Royal made Feb 13 at 2018 11:31 PM

2018-02-13T23:31:54-05:00

1 Cav.

Response by LCDR Scott Gustafson made Feb 14 at 2018 12:45 PM

2018-02-14T12:45:28-05:00

Where is the A-Team?

Response by SGT John Rice made Feb 15 at 2018 2:17 PM

2018-02-15T14:17:21-05:00

My thoughts are The Spearhead Division, The 3AD

Response by SGT Walter Lester made Feb 18 at 2018 11:01 AM

2018-02-18T11:01:48-05:00

I think every unit that ever served in combat during any war and peacetime reconstruction should be given the honor of the most famous.

Response by Sgt Werner Cottrill made Feb 18 at 2018 2:15 PM

2018-02-18T14:15:04-05:00

26th Marines Tet 1968-Khe Sanh V.N.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 8:27 PM

2018-02-21T20:27:55-05:00

I choose the Big Red 1 basically because of all units listed they are the oldest of the units listed that served during both WWI n II as well as other conflicts in our history. But I have a soft spot for the 82nd as my 2 Brothers served with 82nd but my heart really belongs to the Air Cav... Death From Above

Response by SGT Eric Knutson made Feb 25 at 2018 12:31 PM

2018-02-25T12:31:20-05:00

While there are many units with longer histories, and the 82nd had all 5 combat jumps of WW2, I go for the 101st because (obviously) I was in the 502nd, but because of Bastogne. and the battle of the bulge. Under strength, ill equipped doesn't even scratch the surface, out numbered by a large margin against armor, every reason in the world to give up or break, but they HELD! Not only held, but once Patton showed up and gave them backup, they attacked. They set the Standard for all paratroopers then and there, and we have not failed yet.

Response by PVT Kenny Hutton made Feb 25 at 2018 2:16 PM

2018-02-25T14:16:23-05:00

Big Red One all the way

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2018 12:41 PM

2018-02-26T12:41:04-05:00

None of these results listed. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team, in the European Theater of World War II. Nesei-Japanese Americans fought on the western front and became one of the most highly decorated Army units during the war.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Mar 3 at 2018 8:04 PM

2018-03-03T20:04:43-05:00

Id say look at my Bio, and each unit served in would meet that litmus on or near the date of said service.....
LOL

Response by 1SG Cardell Middleton made Mar 12 at 2018 4:30 PM

2018-03-12T16:30:00-04:00

3ID Hooah!

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Mar 13 at 2018 10:43 AM

2018-03-13T10:43:17-04:00

There used to be a joke about the 1st Cav scrapping an operation because the photographer was sick

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 6:28 PM

2018-03-13T18:28:32-04:00

The ground unit, better known as, Ground Pounders or Line Doggies.

Response by SSG Heather Burton made Mar 20 at 2018 9:31 PM

2018-03-20T21:31:24-04:00

Please add Group to voting list

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 11:51 PM

2018-03-20T23:51:09-04:00

Common’ man. 101st? They aren’t even airborne! How many combat jumps do they have? One? They are the Kardashian’s of the Army. The 82nd is where it’s at. I might be a bit bias. Just a bit.

Response by SSG Brian Edwards made Mar 25 at 2018 11:51 PM

2018-03-25T23:51:11-04:00

Agree 101st

Response by COL Dale Dahlke made Mar 27 at 2018 4:49 PM

2018-03-27T16:49:54-04:00

!st Special Service Force

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 27 at 2018 6:05 PM

2018-03-27T18:05:32-04:00

And they show the "Choking Chicken"

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 28 at 2018 1:15 PM

2018-03-28T13:15:51-04:00

So sorry Chief- but then I did spend 14 years total in the Deuce!

Response by 1SG Craig Wood made Mar 28 at 2018 2:13 PM

2018-03-28T14:13:10-04:00

Big Red One

Response by SGT Edward Boronkas made Mar 30 at 2018 3:42 PM

2018-03-30T15:42:14-04:00

1st and 3rd ID

Response by SFC Donald York made Apr 1 at 2018 10:19 PM

2018-04-01T22:19:30-04:00

I'm partial to 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry, 9th infantry Division. "The Bastard Cav,,"

Response by SGT Lawrance Hunsaker made Apr 6 at 2018 10:30 PM

2018-04-06T22:30:43-04:00

Screaming Eagles all the way! Eagle Attack!!!

Response by SGT Wayne Coddington made Apr 7 at 2018 5:53 PM

2018-04-07T17:53:34-04:00

1/2 act pattin ghost army

Response by SSG Raymond Minze made Apr 13 at 2018 10:22 AM

2018-04-13T10:22:11-04:00

You speak of famous units in the Army, but then you only speak of Army Divisions. Whit about smaller Brigade and Regimental Units. Just to name a few.

Ranger's: 1st Ranger Regiment (Darby's Rangers), 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
442nd Regiment Combat Team and 100th Infantry Battalion; Nisei (Japanese Americans)
5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) (Merrill's Marauders)
1st Special Service Force (The Devil's Brigade)

Response by CW3 Dan Mackey made Apr 15 at 2018 11:11 PM

2018-04-15T23:11:20-04:00

How do we leave the Green Berets of SF off???

Response by SGT James Murphy made Aug 23 at 2018 4:52 PM

2018-08-23T16:52:52-04:00

Well I was in Twice so I'd have to say 1.st The ASA 2.nd Army Scouts 8-)

Response by PFC Howard Bryant Blackshear made Sep 19 at 2018 9:26 PM

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4th Infantry Division, in WW2, Liberated a whole country, without Help.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2018 3:59 PM

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The 3rd United States Infantry "The Old Guard"

Response by LTC John Griscom made Dec 23 at 2018 12:00 PM

2018-12-23T12:00:22-05:00

Too many great units at all levels form all the services.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Dec 23 at 2018 2:58 PM

2018-12-23T14:58:07-05:00

I will have to say the Big Red 1 because they fought on two continents a from Africa, through Italy to Germany. I think all the Units listed were great!. There is a reason the "1" is blood red.

Response by SPC Kendall Metcalf made Aug 10 at 2019 11:32 AM

2019-08-10T11:32:34-04:00

This is hard because I can only Vote once. You have the BIG 5.

Response by PV2 David Holder made Aug 10 at 2019 3:20 PM

2019-08-10T15:20:08-04:00

442nd Combat Team. 18,000 awards including 21 Medal of Honor recipients & 8 Presidential citations in two years. Kind of hard to beat that one

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2020 4:13 PM

2020-01-11T16:13:26-05:00

Most deployed division in the army is 10th Mountain. Who’s the most decorated?

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 7:00 PM

2020-02-07T19:00:21-05:00

I would have to say the 43rd Infantry Division. That was the one my Dad was in during WWII in the South Pacific.

Response by SSG Kenneth Ponder made Feb 8 at 2020 3:21 AM

2020-02-08T03:21:41-05:00

Everybody has their choices
25th inf div
24yh inf div
15th inf regiment
173 abn bde
List will go on forever!!!

Response by CPT Robert Holden made Feb 8 at 2020 12:43 PM

2020-02-08T12:43:33-05:00

I suppose most would pick whatever unit they served with . While a civilian wouldn’t know one from another .

Response by SPC Oscar Garcia made Feb 9 at 2020 3:42 AM

2020-02-09T03:42:02-05:00

I’ve had my custom plates for as long as I can remember...
Proud 101st Screaming Eagle!!!

Response by SSG Paul Newman made Feb 9 at 2020 10:42 AM

2020-02-09T10:42:33-05:00

I did not expect my "alma mater" the 25th Infantry, to make the list. They haven't been around as long as the Big Red One. They (until recently) did not fall from the sky like the All Americans or Screaming Eagles.
But what they did do was be the most decorated division in the Korean War (when the Airborne stayed home) and Vietnam.
They haven't had a bunch of movies and TV series made about them except "Platoon" and a passing mention in "Apocolypsr Now."
Being a media darling tends to put you in the forefront of people's minds for polls. Ask a politician.

Response by LTC Mike Hughes made Feb 9 at 2020 10:47 PM

2020-02-09T22:47:42-05:00

None of them above

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Feb 11 at 2020 9:38 AM

2020-02-11T09:38:03-05:00

It's a tie between 82nd and 101, honestly, with 75th nipping at their heels.

Response by SFC James Cameron made Feb 11 at 2020 9:52 AM

2020-02-11T09:52:20-05:00

1ID. American Expeditionary Brigade. WW1, the legend of the shoulder sleeve insignia, first allied amphibious operation of WW2, 1/26 was one of the longest consecutive serving Battalions in Vietnam, The Army loves Blue Spaders so much it named a vehicle platform after one and names buildings after another.

“Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat”

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Feb 11 at 2020 5:17 PM

2020-02-11T17:17:30-05:00

Geez man what is up with the Light Infantry bias? What about General Patton's 2nd Armored Division HELL ON WHEELS. Served with them Active Duty, sorry but 101st Airborne was like 5 times better with training and NCO Corps. However, 101st has a huge advantage being under command of the Airborne Corps vs Big Army and it wasn't if 2nd AD wasn't trying....they just for some reason or other could not reach the bar that 101st always did.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Feb 11 at 2020 9:03 PM

2020-02-11T21:03:22-05:00

To me as an amateur military historian and for the Divisions listed, it would be a toss up between the 1st Infantry Division and the 82nd Airborne Division. If you had listed the 2nd Infantry Division, I would have added it to my toss up. And as far as the polling goes, personally - 82nd Airborne Division and the 325th Infantry Regiment.
And as far as the 101st Airborne goes, it was birthed from the Wisconsin National Guard with a heritage that goes back to the Civil War and the 82nd Infantry Division from which the base units the 327th Infantry Regiment (Bastogne Bulldogs) and the 321st Field Artillery (WWII) (with the 320th Field Artillery coming later) came from.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2020 5:55 AM

2020-02-12T05:55:20-05:00

Most badass = 442 RCT, but not so well known. Go for broke!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2020 3:04 PM

2020-02-12T15:04:30-05:00

3rd US INF RGT, Hands down.